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  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS * If the product does not operate normally by following the Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that should be read before the appliance is operated. are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions damage and will often require extensive work by a...
  • Page 3 Introduction (Continued) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The connection of a non- shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.

  • Page 4: Lithium-Ion Battery Handling Precautions

    Introduction (Continued) Lithium-Ion Battery Handling Precautions Danger Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety protection features. Should these features be disabled, the battery pack can leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite. Do not connect the positive (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as wire.
  • Page 5 Introduction (Continued) Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack by drop of the battery pack or any other damage. Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack may occur. Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat can melt down its insulation, damage its gas release vent or safety features possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
  • Page 6 Introduction (Continued) Caution Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating and/or smoke emission can occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lose and/or its service life will be shortened.

  • Page 7: Before You Use

    Introduction (Continued) BEFORE YOU USE Temperature of the main body When this recorder is used for a long time in the power-on state, the temperature of the main body may become high. However, this is not a fault. The power plug cord applicable to the local power specifications is attached. Be sure to use power cord applicable to your local power specification.
  • Page 8 Introduction (Continued) Do not point the camera lens directly at the sun, or the camera may malfunction. Do not handle the recorder or the camera head roughly. When removing the battery, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. When carrying the recorder or the camera head, be sure hold the recorder and the camera securely.
  • Page 9 Introduction (Continued) Battery * The battery used for this recorder is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the higher or lower the humidity is, the more the battery is susceptible. * Whenever the use of this recorder ends, be sure to remove the battery. * Note: The shooting enabled time duration is shorter in cold climate, such as at a ski area.
  • Page 10 The recorded data could be destroyed or lost if you fail to handle the unit or the SD card according to the precautions noted above. Under those circumstances, ELMO USA Corp will not liable in any way for any damages due to corruption of or loss of the recorded data.
  • Page 11 However, in order to reliably maintain the waterproof function, it is advisable to replace the O-rings at a cycle of once a year. The replacement can be handled for a charge by ELMO USA Service department or sales outlet.

  • Page 12: Disclaimers

    * ELMO does not warrant this product for suitability for any specific purpose. ● ELMO USA Corp will not liable for: a) any claim for loss earnings due to the use of this recorder or any claim raised by a third person or party, b) for any damage, lost earnings or the like caused by the loss of the memory contents due to failure, repair or other reason, be forewarned that we are not liable at all.
  • Page 13 ※ The normal operation was checked with SUB-Cam. However, we shall not guarantee the normal operation of the above SD cards themselves. For the latest SD card support information, refer to the SUV-Cam website, http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/support/ . Life of the battery The battery has its own span of life.
  • Page 14 Introduction (Continued) Copyright Unless used for personal use, it is prohibited strictly under copyright law or international convention to use any still-image or moving-image format file without the prior consent of the copyright holder. It is also prohibited strictly under copyright law or international convention to transfer such a file, whether it is paid for or charge-free, onto the Internet or distribute the same to third persons.
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  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Introduction (Continued) Contents Introduction ..................90 Search / Bookmark ..............127 Changing the Play Settings ............129 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............90 Delete File ..................131 Lithium-Ion Battery Handling Precautions ........92 Using in Connection with External Devices......132 BEFORE YOU USE ..............95 DISCLAIMERS................

  • Page 17: Confirming The Accessories Upon Unpacking

    Introduction (Continued) Confirming the Accessories upon Unpacking Camera head Recorder USB cable AV cable Instruction manual (PROFESSIONAL (Option)) AC adapter/ Power cord Earphone Silicone case (SUV-Cam II (Option)) Battery pack Belt clip...

  • Page 18: Preparations

    Camera cable Screw lock Earphone / AV output Belt clip Direction indicator ring ※The side marked with the External microphone ELMO logo indicates the Camera head upper side, and the side Microphone attaching connector Battery lock with the projection part indicates the lower side.

  • Page 19: The Name Of Each Screen

    Preparations (Continued) The Name of Each Screen Folder name 070626-181310.asf HOLD Play state AV cable connection : Play state External microphone : Pause state Played time Playlist Battery remaining power Blue: Normal Total recorded time Return Red: Charged Volume SD memory card Blue: SD memory card in Gray: No SD memory card 00:00:50/00:07:00...

  • Page 20: How To Charge The Recorder

    Preparations (Continued) How to Charge the Recorder Set in the battery. Fit the catches of the battery in their mating slits in the recorder, and push the battery in completely. Fit catches in Push Battery Start recharging. Plug the DC plug of the AC adapter in the DC-IN terminal on Check the side of the recorder, and plug the power plug in the AC power outlet.

  • Page 21: Remaining Battery Power

    Preparations (Continued) Remaining Battery Power According to the remaining battery power, the battery icon on When the remaining battery power is running low, the “No the upper right corner of the LCD monitor varies as illustrated Battery Power” indicator appears on the LCD monitor and the below: power is turned OFF in 5 minutes.

  • Page 22: How To Use And Remove The Belt Clip

    Preparations (Continued) How to Use and Remove the Belt Clip How to attach the belt clip Remove the belt clip locking screw. Fit the belt clip. Remove belt clip locking screw turning Fit the convex (B) part of the belt clip in the slit (2) by pressing it counterclockwise.
  • Page 23 Preparations (Continued) How to remove the belt clip Remove the belt clip locking screw. Attach the belt clip locking screw. Turn the Belt clip locking screw counterclockwise for removal. Attach the belt clip locking screw by turning it clockwise. Belt clip locking Belt clip locking screw screw...

  • Page 24: How To Attach/Detach The Camera Head

    Preparations (Continued) How to Attach/Detach the Camera Head Use the camera head of SUV-Cam Series. When attaching the camera head to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Attaching the Camera Head to the Recorder Remove the rubber cover. When attaching head...

  • Page 25: Waterproof Function Of This Recorder

    Preparations (Continued) Removing the Camera Head Remove the camera head. Turn the screw lock of the head connector counterclockwise to remove the camera head, and attach the rubber cover. Waterproof Function of This Recorder The camera head section of this recorder is waterproof. Note with care that the recorder is NOT waterproof. Waterproof performance: Corresponding to JIS Protection Class 8 (IP×8) with waterproof structure working up to 40m in water depth.

  • Page 26: How To Load And Unload The Sd Memory Card

    Preparations (Continued) How to Load and Unload the SD Memory Card When loading or unloading the SD memory card, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand, or the stored data could be lost. The file saved in the SD memory card could be corrupted or deleted or “write” function of the SD memory card could be disabled.

  • Page 27: Turn On And Turn Off The Power Supply

    Turn ON and Turn OFF the Power Supply Turning ON the Power Supply Before turning ON the power supply, be sure to load the SD memory card. ( P114) After turning ON the power supply, do not operate any Turn ON the power supply. buttons until Playlist...

  • Page 28: Setting To The Hold State

    Setting to the Hold State Set to the hold state. Press the [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to “HOLD” side until the switch is clicked. ※ When the recorder is set to the hold state, no other functions of the recorder are available. This helps prevent wrong operations during the recording or when playing back the data.

  • Page 29: Set The Date And Time

    Set the Date and Time When the power supply to the recorder is turned ON for the first time after purchase, the Date and Time Setting screen appears. Then, set the date and time according to the procedures below. Move the cursor. To move forward the cursor, press [ENTER].

  • Page 30: Recording

    Recording How to Record Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Start video recording. The recorded data is saved automatically on the SD memory card. The record file is created for every 2GB. (When the continuous recording is set to OFF.) Method (1): Method (2): Press [REC] to stand by for the...
  • Page 31 Recording (Continued) How to Record (Continued) End video recording. How to end (1) How to end (2) Hold down [REC], and the Hold down [ENTER], and the Record screen Record screen recording will end. recording will end. [REC] Hold down [ENTER] Hold down Record Standby...

  • Page 32: Changing The Record Settings

    Recording (Continued) Changing the Record Settings Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Display the Record Mode setting screen. Press [REC] once to enter the Record mode, and then, press [MENU] to appear the Record Mode setting screen. Record settings Select the record setting item.
  • Page 33 Recording (Continued) record [OSD item list of settings] Name Function 1st menu level 2nd menu level 704×480 640×480 Resolution To set the resolution 320×240 160×128 High Video Quality To set the video quality Standard 25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec Frame Rate 5 frames/sec To set the frame rate 3 frames/sec...

  • Page 34: Standard Duration Of Recording

    Recording (Continued) Standard Duration of Recording SD memory card capacity:1GB Record Mode: Video (No Audio) ※Comparison table of approximate recording time. Frame rate Resolution Video quality 25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec 5 frames/sec 3 frames/sec 1 frames/sec High 34min 56min 2hr50min 4hr44min 14hr12min 704 x 480...
  • Page 35 Recording (Continued) SDHC memory card capacity:4GB Record Mode: Video (No Audio) ※Comparison table of approximate recording time. Frame rate Resolution Video quality 25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec 5 frames/sec 3 frames/sec 1 frames/sec High 2hr15min 3hr46min 11hr18min 18hr50min 56hr31min Standard 704 x 480 2hr35min 4hr18min 12hr55min...
  • Page 36 Recording (Continued) ・The actual memory capacity and recording time of the SD memory card may depend on its manufacture or type. ・When the SD memory card of different capacity from 1GB is used, the recording time is roughly proportional to the capacity. ・The recording time of the SD memory card of the same capacity varies according to the shooting conditions.

  • Page 37: Setting "White Balance

    Recording (Continued) Setting “White Balance” How to use “Auto” The factory setting for white balance is set to "Auto". This will adjust the white coloring automatically according to the recording environment. How to use “Push Lock” This function should be used in case the video color balance is lost due to the recording environment.

  • Page 38: Playing Back The File

    Playing Back the File How to Play the File Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Playlist screen Select the file. Select the file to be played by using [∧] or [∨]. Play the file. [ENTER] Press [ENTER] to play the file. ※...

  • Page 39: Search / Bookmark

    Playing Back the File (Continued) Search / Bookmark Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Play the file. ( P126) Switch the play mode. During the data playing, each time [MENU] is pressed, the play mode is switched as follows: Play Search Bookmark...
  • Page 40 Playing Back the File (Continued) Bookmark mode In the bookmark mode, when a favorite scene is checked with ] and [ENTER] is pressed, the checked favorite scene can be displayed instantaneously by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN). Button operation in the bookmark mode Function Button operation [∧]...

  • Page 41: Changing The Play Settings

    Playing Back the File (Continued) Changing the Play Settings Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Play the file. ( P126) Play settings Display the play settings. Press [ENTER] in playback to pause the recorder. Then, press [MENU]. Then, the Play Setting OSD appears. Select the play settings.
  • Page 42 Playing Back the File (Continued) [OSD item list of play settings] Name Function 1st menu level 2nd menu level Display Status To display the status display bar on the screen in recording x 1/2 x 1 (Standard) To set the file playback speed Playback Speed ※The operation differs according to the file to be played back.

  • Page 43: Delete File

    Delete File Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Select the file. Select the file to be operated on the Playlist screen by using [∧] or [∨]. Display the OSD. When [MENU] is pressed, the OSD appears. When [MENU] is pressed again, the OSD disappears ●File Operation screen Play File Delete File...

  • Page 44: Using In Connection With External Devices

    Using in Connection with External Devices Attaching an External Microphone to the Recorder When attaching an external microphone to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Remove the rubber cover. Remove the cover from the external microphone terminal on the top of the recorder.

  • Page 45: Outputting Video To The External Monitor

    Using in Connection with External Devices (Continued) Outputting Video to the External Monitor When connecting the recorder with any external equipment, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Connect the AV cable. Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal, and connect the supplied AV cable equipped with RCA pin plugs. Then, connect the AV cable on the monitor side.

  • Page 46: Connection To The Earphone

    Using in Connection with External Devices (Continued) Connection to the Earphone Connect the earphone. Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal, and connect the earphone. ※The audio output of the recorder is monaural. The φ 3.5mm mini-plug can be used for earphone connection, but all operations of the earphone cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 47: Changing Various Settings On The Setting Item Screen

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen How to Change Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Setting item Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select the setting item. Select the setting item by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press [ENTER].

  • Page 48: Setting Item List

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting Item List Name Function Resolution 704 × 480 640 × 480 To set the resolution. 320 × 240 160 × 128 Video Quality High To set the video quality. Standard Frame Rate 25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec...
  • Page 49 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting Item List (Continued) Name Function Display Time Counter To switch the time display mode of the status display bar during recording or playback to counter mode or clock mode. Clock Brightness Dark Bright...

  • Page 50: Continuous Overwrite Recording

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Continuous Overwrite Recording This function is enabled only for SUV-Cam PROFESSIONAL. When this function is set to OFF To stop recording automatically when the SD card capacity becomes full during recording. When this function is set to ON To create a record file for every 128MB.

  • Page 51: Schedule Recording

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Schedule Recording The schedule recording is a function that allows automatic recording by the set day of the week and time in 10 patterns. This function is enabled only for SUV-Cam PROFESSIONAL. Setting the schedule recording ・When setting the schedule recording, be sure to use the external power supply device (e.g., AC adapter).
  • Page 52 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Set the schedule date. Select “Add” on the Schedule Recording screen, and press [ENTER]. Press [ENTER] to move the cursor on the Schedule Recording OSD, set each item, and press [REC]. Start day of the week: “Sun …...
  • Page 53 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Changing the scheduled contents ●Conduct this operation on the Scheduled Recording screen. ( P139) Select the scheduled contents. Select the scheduled contents to be changed by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER]. Change the scheduled contents.

  • Page 54: Sd Card Information

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) SD Card Information Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Setting item screen Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select “SD Card.” Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER]. Then, the SD memory card items are displayed.

  • Page 55: Format Sd Card

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Format SD Card Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Setting item screen Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select “SD Card.” Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER]. Then, the SD memory card items are displayed.

  • Page 56: Firmware Upgrade

    Since this upgrading is to change the central function of the recorder, improper upgrading could cause failure to the recorder, such as no startup. For upgrading the firmware, only use upgrades distributed from our website http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html. If any firmware other than the above or the above firmware with the addition of processing is used, it could cause failure.
  • Page 57 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Select “F/W Upgrade.” Select “F/W Upgrade” by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press [ENTER]. Confirm the upgrade file. When the upgrade file is not contained in the SD memory card, a message shown in the right figure appears.

  • Page 58: Setting The Date And Time

    Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting the Date and Time The date and time is saved in the recorded data. Turn ON the power supply. ( P115) Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU]. Select “Set Time.” ( P117) Set the date and time.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Lens

    Replacing the Lens The camera lens can be replaced by the optional lens. Counterclockwise Remove the lens cover. Remove the lens cover from the camera unit mounting bracket by turning the lens cover counterclockwise. Lens cover Camera unit mounting bracket Remove the lens.
  • Page 60 Replacing the Lens (Continued) Attach the lens cover. Clockwise Attach the lens cover to the camera unit mounting bracket by turning the lens cover clockwise. Check the threaded part and the O-ring for dirt, and the Lens cover Camera unit mounting bracket O-ring for breaks, scrapes or cracks.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the Focus Do not scrub the lens or give a shock to the lens, or the lens could be damaged or failed. Note that separation at any point other than the point where separation is permitted could cause failure. Apply grease to the O-ring of the camera unit mounting bracket.

  • Page 62: Connection To The Pc

    Connection to the PC Connection to the PC The PC applicable to this import should have been installed with Microsoft Windows2000 (SP4 or newer) or XP (SP2 or newer). When connecting the recorder with the PC or upgrading, be sure to use both the AC adapter and the battery. Connect the USB cable.

  • Page 63: Browsing The Files

    The adopted audio Codec of this recorder is G.726. If your PC has not been installed with the audio Codec G.726, the files recorded in the record mode of “Video + audio” or “Audio only” cannot be played on the PC. In this case, install the audio Codec G.726 in your PC. For details, visit our website http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html.
  • Page 64 Connection to the PC (Continued) Notes in playing the files recorded by SUV-Cam on Windows Vista. [ Compatibility to playback software for SUV-Cam movies] Windows Media Player Real Player® Vista O *3 △ *1,2 *1 Playback compatibility on each recording modes [ Video ] O [ Video + Audio ] ×...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ■Battery and power source Symptom Cause Remedy The SUV-Cam cannot be Does the battery have a charge? Use the attached AC adapter or charge the battery. ( P108) turned ON. Is the power in supply? Use the attached AC adapter or the charged battery. If the recorder is used in cold climates, the battery power may be battery runs...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■Shooting, video recording and audio recording Symptom Cause Remedy Is the SD memory card loaded? Load the SD memory card. ( P114) Delete some data from the SD memory card before recording. Is the free space of the SD memory card P131) The video cannot be adequate?
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■LCD monitor Symptom Cause Remedy Is the power saving mode ON? Press any button to release the power saving mode. The power supply is ON If the AV cable is plugged in, the video output is switched but the LCD display is Is the AV cable plugged in? automatically to the external monitor.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■Played video Symptom Cause Remedy Is the SD memory card loaded? Load the SD memory card saved with the recorded data. video cannot Is there any playable data on the SD memory Video record /audio record the data in the recorder, and then play played.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■Others Symptom Cause Remedy “Load memory The SD memory card is not loaded. Load the SD memory card. card” appears. “The SD memory card is Is the SD memory card locked? Release the lock of the SD memory card. locked”...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications SUV-Cam Recorder Power supply When the AC adapter is used DC 5.0V main unit When the battery is used DC 3.7V LCD monitor 2.2″full color TFT LCD (QVGA) Consumption current When the AC adapter is used 0.95A (*1) Built-in microphone Monaural microphone （Built-in）...

  • Page 71: Optional Accessories

    2615 External battery case for SUV-Cam 2619 Vehicle power charger for SUV-Cam 2626 Silicone case 2625 For the information of the optional accessories, ask the sales outlet from whom you have purchased this recorder or visit our website at http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html.

  • Page 72: Note

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